Synonyms of detesting

detesting

verb

present participle of detest

as in hating

to dislike strongly

I detest pepperoni, and wouldn't eat it if you paid me!

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hating
• despising
• abhorring
• loathing
• disdaining
• abominating
• execrating
• having it in for
• deploring
• disapproving (of)
• scorning
• deprecating
• discountenancing
• disfavoring

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loving
• desiring
• preferring
• enjoying
• favoring
• liking
• fancying
• admiring
• relishing
• worshipping
• approving (of)
• adoring
• cherishing
• revering
• idolizing
• venerating
• esteeming
• hallowing
• treasuring
• prizing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of detesting

Sunday, albeit indirectly, Tampa Bay played a role in Florida acquiring Brady Tkachuk from Ottawa, reuniting him with younger brother Matthew to form a pairing Lightning fans will be detesting for at least the next two seasons. — Eduardo A. Encina, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 June 2026